Bangladesh national election 2026

Polls delay could even threaten national security

They also urged political parties to set aside their divisions and reach consensus on implementing proposed reforms

National Polls: 42,618 centres to be set up

The Election Commission yesterday published the draft list of polling centres for the upcoming 13th national election, setting the figure at 42,618.

Cops under scrutiny over past poll roles

With the national election approaching, police have sped up the process of identifying officers who played “commanding roles” in the three previous controversial polls or had strong political affiliations during that period.

BNP says ‘no’ to constitutional reforms under interim govt

The BNP has said it will not support any constitutional reforms before the national election in February 2026, arguing that such changes must be made by the next parliament.

Column by Mahfuz Anam / Why are we trying to make the election uncertain?

Those who are working to prevent the election should question themselves as to how the people will be empowered without one.

Fugitives can’t run in national elections

The Election Commission has proposed stricter amendments to the election law, including a provision barring fugitives from contesting national polls.

Bangladesh’s stability depends on a timely, credible election

Parties should support Yunus’s stance on polls in February

Yunus promises election on time

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday reaffirmed his commitment to holding the 13th national election in the first half of February next year.

Yunus to meet BNP, Jamaat, NCP leaders today

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus will hold separate meetings today with the BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, and National Citizen Party to discuss the current political situation and the upcoming election.

September 14, 2025
September 14, 2025

Polls delay could even threaten national security

They also urged political parties to set aside their divisions and reach consensus on implementing proposed reforms

September 11, 2025
September 11, 2025

National Polls: 42,618 centres to be set up

The Election Commission yesterday published the draft list of polling centres for the upcoming 13th national election, setting the figure at 42,618.

September 6, 2025
September 6, 2025

Cops under scrutiny over past poll roles

With the national election approaching, police have sped up the process of identifying officers who played “commanding roles” in the three previous controversial polls or had strong political affiliations during that period.

September 6, 2025
September 6, 2025

BNP says ‘no’ to constitutional reforms under interim govt

The BNP has said it will not support any constitutional reforms before the national election in February 2026, arguing that such changes must be made by the next parliament.

September 5, 2025
September 5, 2025

Why are we trying to make the election uncertain?

Those who are working to prevent the election should question themselves as to how the people will be empowered without one.

September 4, 2025
September 4, 2025

Fugitives can’t run in national elections

The Election Commission has proposed stricter amendments to the election law, including a provision barring fugitives from contesting national polls.

September 1, 2025
September 1, 2025

Bangladesh’s stability depends on a timely, credible election

Parties should support Yunus’s stance on polls in February

September 1, 2025
September 1, 2025

Yunus promises election on time

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday reaffirmed his commitment to holding the 13th national election in the first half of February next year.

August 31, 2025
August 31, 2025

Yunus to meet BNP, Jamaat, NCP leaders today

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus will hold separate meetings today with the BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, and National Citizen Party to discuss the current political situation and the upcoming election.

August 28, 2025
August 28, 2025

Read full roadmap of 13th national polls

The official election timetable to be released in the first half of December this year